The Top 10 Gorgeous Bridges in the World

1.) Infinity Bridge

There's something magical about bridges. They're often incredible feats of engineering and design. They're meant to connect people and places that would otherwise have to exist separately. Crossing a bridge is a singular experience. You're neither here nor there, but hanging in the middle. You could be suspended over a river, hang in a valley, or climb a huge mountain.

Society also ties a lot of symbolism to bridges. They make us think about transition, connection, legends, and journeys.

Here are the top 10, found all over the world. Some of them are small, some are huge. Some are pinnacles of cutting-edge engineering technology. Some are ancient, but have stood the test of time. Some are deceptively simple, and some are incredibly intricate. Take a look!

1.) Infinity Bridge, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
This pedestrian and cyclist bridge features asymmetrical arches. It won numerous awards for its design, engineering, and eco-consciousness.

2.) Moon Bridge

2.) Moon Bridge, Taipei, Taiwan
This bridge is perfectly paired with the still waters in DaHu ("Big Lake") Park in Taipei. Even though the park is near to the city's industrial complex, you'd never be able to tell from here.

3.) This Little Wooden Bridge
Tiny bridges like this can pop up anywhere if someone decides they need to get from point A to point B. They're charming, to be sure, but be careful on them!

4.) Puente Nuevo, Ronda, Spain
This huge bridge connects the two parts of the city of Ronda, and took 42 years to build, beginning in 1751. The chamber over the central arch was used for a variety of nefarious purposes, including as a prison and a torture chamber.

5.) Moon Bridge

5.) Moon Bridge, Ferrara, Italy
This take on the Moon Bridge features an illumination from underneath, creating a glowing crescent in the reflection.

6.) Dyavolski Most, Ardino, Bulgaria
Another "Devil's Bridge," this Ottoman bridge was built in 1515. Today it can be seen from one of the country's hiking trails. It's only 11 feet wide.

7.) The Banpo Bridge, Seoul, South Korea
The Moonlight Rainbow Fountain is the world's largest bridge fountain, and recycles water from the Han River. The water shoots out about 43 horizontal meters.

8.) Animal Crossing Bridge, Netherlands
Animals need to get over things, too. Wildlife crossings are bridges just for animals, helping them navigate the world safe away perilous humans (and their cars). These bridges allow animals to get from one place to another without the danger of getting hit.

9.) Pont de Singe, Tatton Park, England
The name means "Monkey Bridge," and this was created for a biennial celebration by French artist Olivier Grossetête (who translates to "big head"). The bridge is suspended by helium balloons here. It was "theoretically" strong enough to hold a person, but the park didn't take the chance.

10.) San Juan de Gastelugatxe

10.) San Juan de Gastelugatxe, Bermeo, Basque Country, Spain
This islet is connected to the mainland by way of a spindly bridge. The tiny island features a 10th century hermitage for monks, and possibly the Knights Templar.